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Army Programs

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What does ASAP stand for?
Army Substance Abuse Program
What is the Mission of ASAP?
The ASAP mission is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army's total workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its soldiers
What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?
Personnel will not promote any function glamorizing the use of alcohol through drinking contests, games, initiations, or the awarding of alcoholic beverages as prized in contests.
What army Regulation covers ASAP?
AR 600-85
Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?
ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are command referred. Failure to attend a mandatory counseling session may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?
1. Voluntary (self-identification)
2. Commander / Supervisor Identification
3. Biochemical Identification
4.Medical Identification
5.Investigation and or Apprehension
All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form?
Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form
Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist?
Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP program are not allowed to reenlist. However, Soldiers who need additional service time to complete their enrollment may be extended or the number of months necessary to permit completion.
Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged?
Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 ( Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags))
What does ACS stand for?
Army Community Service
What does the ACS Symbol represent?
The heart = giving
the cross = help
the gyroscope = stability
What Army regulation covers ACS?
AR 608-1
How is ACS staffed for the most part?
volunteers
What is the motto of the ACS?
Self-help, service andstability
Who qualifies for ACS?
1. All active duty and retired military personnel and their family members, if otherwise eligible for services.
What can you do to help out ACS?
Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usable household goods, and volunteer your time.
What does TABE stand for?
Test of Adult Basic Education.
Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES?
Pell Grant
Perkins Loans
Guaranteed Student Loan
What does AER stand for?
Army Emergency Relief
What is AER?
AER is a private, nonprofit organization to collect and hold funds to relieve distress of members of the Army and their dependents. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers ( active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?
AR 930-4
Who doer AER help?
Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
Members of the Reserve Components of the Army ( Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve) on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents. ( This applies to soldiers on AD for training (ADT) or serving under various sections of title 10, United States Code)
Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or retired upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their dependents.
Widow (ers) and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.
How AER funded?
Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited contributions, repayments of loans and income from investments.
How does AER provide financial assistance?
AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant of a combination of both
What is the AER Motto?
" Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own"
What does EO stand for?
Equal Opportunity
What is an EOR?
Equal Opportunity Representative
What rank should a EOR normally be?
SGT (P) through 1LT
What Army Regulation covers the EO program?
AR 600-20 chapter 6
Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints
Your Unit Chain of Command
What does AFAP stand for?
Army Family Action Plan
What Army regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan?
AR 608-47
What are some activities that the American Red Cross offers?
CPR instructions, Blood drives, Swimming lessons, Communication services (by wire), Financial assistance, Counseling and referral services, Transplantation services, AIDS education, Health and safety services.
What Army Regulation Covers Red Cross?
AR 930-5
What Army Regulation covers Army Retention Program?
AR 601-280
Accidents are reported in accordance with what regulation?
AR 385-40
What accounts for the majority of accidents?
Carelessness
What AR covers safety?
AR 385-10
What is CHAMPUS?
Civilian Health and Medical Program for the Uniformed Services. It is a cost-sharing program that is used to provide in-patient and out patient care for dependents from civilian sources.
What Army Regulation covers CHAMPUS?
AR 40-121
Who is Eligible for CHAMPUS?
Family members of active duty military personnel, Family members of either deceased or retired personnel, and retired military and their family members under the age of 65
What does DEERS stand for?
Defensed Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
What is DEERS used for?
To obtain dependent ID cards for eligible spouse and children
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